Christiansted harbor at dusk, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (2019) (Versión en castellano, abajo) Humans possess the unique ability … More
Category: identity
All is dull when there is no contrast / Sin contrastes, todo es aburrido
For the unaware North American or European traveler who first arrives in the tropics, a pleasant surprise awaits. Against the reference background of northerner landscapes, the colors of the tropics do stand out boldly.
Same blog, a second life / El mismo blog, nuevos aires
“Escribe, que algo queda” – Kotepa Delgado (a Venezuelan journalist)
Going away, for now / Con la música a otra parte
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal…. A time to be born, and a time to die” . Eccleciastes.
A momentous decision / Una decisión crucial
Twenty years ago, we said: “no more” and so we left the homeland. Venezuela has not changed much since then, I am afraid. And now the country faces yet another set of problems.
A soft spot for beer / Debilidad por la cerveza
In moderation, alcohol helps you make friends, it erases your awkwardness and it is even good for your health. There you have it: A magical substance, indeed.
With open arms / Con los brazos abiertos
An attitude of full acceptance when problems show up: open your arms and take it all in. Or else.
Where does my hippie come from? / De dónde viene mi hippie?
“C’est une maison bleue. Adossée à la colline. On y vient à pied, on ne frappe pas ceux qui vivent là, on jeté la clé” Máxime Leforestier (‘San Francisco’)
Cafe Du Monde, 1991
New Orleans by the Mississippi. New Orleans during Mardi Gras. And then, of course, the beloved Cafe Du Monde!
From an uncle’s perspective / Desde la perspectiva de un tío
Nephews and nieces are nothing but pure joy… So, thank you, siblings!
